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(Archive) SYMBIOTIC FUTURES

A vision of the future in which we explore the language of trees through fungi and live in symbiosis with the forest.

This project was part of DDW 2020
The Netherlands 2035 - Living in nature — © Design by Romy Snijders | Model Fleur Snijders

SYMBIOTIC FUTURES is a vision of the future in which we explore the language of trees through fungi and live in symbiosis with the forest. The designed tools would allow us to listen to the communication between trees. Insight in this communication can help us improve environmental health.

The Anthropocene is defined by us humans having a dominant impact on the climate and the environment. The disconnection of humans and the rest of nature is an essential part contributing to our planet’s destruction. This disconnection has to do with the c

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Forester - In forest with tools — © Design by Romy Snijders | Model Fleur Snijders

In the forest - Exploring the language of trees — © Design by Romy Snijders | Model Fleur Snijders

Tool #1 - See which trees are connected — © Design and Illustration by Romy Snijders

Science - Mycelial Network